Manoir 70 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 One of my Ranger friends sent me this link containing an interview that was conducted with Zherdev by a Russian newspaper. Here are the Detroit related segments as well as the link to the enitre interview Are there any teams in the NHL that you dreamed of playing for as a child? - Yes, I always liked Detroit. - And could you be traded there? - I wouldn’t exactly be against it! - Czech forward Jiri Hudler of Detroit is planning to spend at least two seasons in the Kontinental league, and then return to the NHL. Should you not follow his example? - It’s hard to say. By the way, when I saw the news that Jiri had signed a contract with Moscow Dynamo, I was very surprised. I even thought that something had not been translated correctly. - Is it possible that a place for you was just opened in Detroit? - (Laughs.) I don’t know, we’ll see. http://www.beyondtheblueshirts.com/2009/07...ion-date-looms/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 He looks like a less scary version of Ovy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Get 'er done Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 If I remember correctly, he had a lot of work ethic problems. That being said, if he's past them... he and Datsyuk would put on quite the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 OK by me. Pasha could use another Russian to pal around with. The beginning of... the Russian Two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 get it done, Zherdev has not hit his peak yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 I wouldn't be against that at all. How that's going to look like in the cap picture is another topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Wikipedia: As a restricted free agent, Zherdev was tendered a qualifying offer of $3.25 million by the Rangers before the start of the 2009 free agency period so the team could retain his rights as the two sides negotiate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Would learn the "Detroit way" here. Bring him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingfan24 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) That would be sick It'd sure make me feel better about losing Hossa,hudler,Samuelsson Edited July 14, 2009 by Wingfan24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Would be sweet, but would never happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 No interest in Zherdev, soft and lazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 DO NOT WANT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elriqo28 2 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 I think anyone would say Detroit is an option...because every player knows they could win it any year. Who wouldn't want to play for a perennial winner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Get it done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 I wouldnt mind him at all on our team. Sure, he isnt perfect... but he can put the puck in the net. I also agree that it would be fun watching him with Dats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey23 79 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Do the Rangers not have room for him or do they not want him? If Kenny offered him the same deal he offered Hudler, would the Rangers match it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 I think anyone would say Detroit is an option...because every player knows they could win it any year. Who wouldn't want to play for a perennial winner? I think that's part of it, but the Red Wings hold a special place for a lot of Russians. Even my wife, a Russian immigrant, who could give a flying flip about hockey, could name every player on the Russian 5 before I ever came on the scene. Same goes for her dad, her brother, her mother, etc... I'm sure those five folks have something to do with the fact that most Russian players would name Detroit as a possible destination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Not....Enough...Cap...Space... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Doubt it would happen. Plus his work ethic has been trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Zherdev has always had great talent. He is only 24 too. I just can't see him getting along with Babcock. The work ethic is just not there. If we could get him for 2 mil then I'd take a chance on him. But seeing as he wants more than the 3.25 mil he made last season then FORGET IT! Please do not make me say I would rather have Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Seriously who wouldn't want to play for Detroit? I don't mean to toot their horn necessarily but they take seemingly everybody, whether you're an all-star or a castoff in his mid twenties looking for a second chance or an aged veteran of 15 years desperate for a cup. It's not like they only take hot shot franchise players. They appeal to everybody not just because they win but because they have an appreciation for the wide variety of roles that contribute to winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soonboomer 31 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Why is it that whenever somebody says "Holland should offer him the same deal he offered Hudler", and "him" means almost anybody, somebody always posts "we dont have the cap space"? Obviously, Holland thought that when he made the Hudler offer, Hudler might actually accept it, right? I'm thinking perhaps Holland had other moves in mind at that time, (Don't you?) that if Hudler did accept, would still keep the wings under the cap, right? So, either Holland is an idiot (which somehow I doubt), or the people who keep posting this are. Someone please enlighten me.....I'm no "capologist". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukownzU13 1 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 No interest in Zherdev, soft and lazy. Not going to completely argue the lazy sentiments, but if you had actually watched him the past year he was throwing hits and forechecking hard, which was uncharateristic of his time in Columbus. I wouldn't be surprised to see him kick that label if he came here. Then again, I highly doubt this happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 he made 3.25 last year? simply too much unless the wings trade... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
